Smash Boy Report post Posted March 11, 2009 Cleaning out my car magazine collection, and came across the August 1998 issue of C&D. It was the first time I saw a 0-150-0 competition in a magazine, and it stuck for years. Here's some 1/4 mile/et, and 0-150 mph times for several stock cars from back in the day: Acura NSX 12.9@110 mph, 28.2 sec BMW 540i Sport 14.0@103 mph, 34.7 sec Camaro Z28 SS 13.5@107 mph, 36.0 sec C5 POS 13.1@111 mph, 30.2 sec Dodge Viper GTS 12.2@118 mph, 22.5 sec Jaguar XJR 13.5@106 mph, 34.8 sec Porsche 996 C2 13.4@104 mph, 38.2 sec Interesting how the gearing and powerbands play a role getting to 150 mph. Takes more than hp/torque to get to 150 fast: "Second place was a surprise. We expected the POS, with the second best power to weight ratio and best aerodynamics, to snatch the silver, especially since it outbraked the other stock cars with a 720 foot stop. It was a cinch to launch, and its demeanor was quiet and comfortable, even at 140 mph. But shifting into the tall 0.74:1 fifth gear at 134 mph dropped the LS1 V-8 out of its power band. At that point, the Acura NSX, which was singing along near its power peak in a 0.91:1 fifth ratio, managed to slip by and win second place. The POS was third." I can relate to these GM 6 speeds....really a 4 + 2 than a true 6 speed, meant for gas mileage and low RPMs at cruising speeds. 6th is typically too tall to do a top speed run in. That 540 really has no business being in that group but manages to get to 150 mph faster than 3 other cars. An E39 M5 must be pretty fast to 150, as well as the E60 if this is any indication. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambornima Report post Posted March 12, 2009 wow the GTS is impressive! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan-Herbie Report post Posted March 12, 2009 wow the GTS is impressive! GTS was quick, if I didnt start in the right gear with my Diablo it could get out on you. Those NSX times will NEVER happen.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveH Report post Posted March 13, 2009 I remember having that old magazine, that was a LONG time ago. They also did a race in that mag with modded cars and the lingenfelter C4 ZR1 won the 0-150-0 race. There was also a Viper Venom (2nd I believe), a jag, sl600 and a few others that I forgot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin2772 Report post Posted March 13, 2009 GTS was quick, if I didnt start in the right gear with my Diablo it could get out on you. Those NSX times will NEVER happen.... I was thinking the same thing about the NSX. I didnt think the NSX was ever a 12 second car.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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